June , 2018
proverbs recommending certain virtues and
English 7
I. Objectives
1. Classify the Philippine Proverb
2. Enact situations that represent
different proverbs
3. Recognize the meaning of our
proverbs.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Classification of Filipino
Proverbs
Valuing Our Elders Wisdom
B. References
Grade 7 English Module, Grade 7
English – Teacher’s Guide
C. Materials - Whiteboard marker,
board marker, Visual Aids
III. Procedures
DAILY ROUTINE
(Praying, Bible Reading, Gospel,
Checking of Attendance)
ACTIVITY
The students will form a small group and
prepare a role play portraying the concept of a
certain proverb.
Group 1
proverbs expressing a general attitude towards
life and the laws that govern life
Group 2
ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues
and condemning certain vices
Group 3
proverbs expressing a system of values
Group 4
proverbs expressing general truths/observations
about life and human nature
Group 5
humorous proverbs
Group 6
miscellaneous proverbs
ANALYSIS
Who is Damiana L. Eugenio?
What are the six classification of proverbs?
What proverbs fall under each
classification?
ABSTRACTION
Damiana L. Eugenio is the mother of
Philippine Folklore. She compiled and edited what
may very well be considered as the most
comprehensive collection of proverbs in our country.
In the anthology of Damiana L. Eugenio,
she classified proverbs into six categories: (1)
proverbs expressing a general attitude towards
life and the laws that govern life; (2) ethical
condemning certain vices; (3) proverbs
expressing a system of values; (4) proverbs
expressing general truths and observations about
life and human nature; (5) humorous proverbs and
(6) miscellaneous proverbs.
APPLICATION
Use Damiana Eugenio ‘s system to
classify the following proverbs. Use the given
codes.
G – proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life
and the laws that govern life
E – ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and
condemning certain vices
V – proverbs expressing a system of values
T – proverbs expressing general truths/observations
about life and human nature
H – humorous proverbs
M – miscellaneous proverbs
____ 1. Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y
magkabigkis. A broom is sturdy because its
strands are tightly bound.
____ 2. Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas
na bakod. To a fearless person, no fence is high
enough.
____ 3. Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.
Whatever the tree, so is the fruit.
____ 4. Aanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang
kabayo. What good is the grass if the horse is
already dead.
____ 5. Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot. If
you save, you have something to withdraw.
____ 6. Ang magalang na sagot, nakakapawi ng
pagod. A respectful retort wipes away weariness.
____ 7. Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa
sariling wika, daig pa ang malangsang isda. He
who does not love the national language is worse
than a smelly
fish.
____ 8. Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kung
pinagtutulungan. A heavy burden is lightened if
everyone participates in carrying it.
____ 9. Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsang
nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim. Life is like a
wheel; sometimes you are on top, sometimes
you are in the bottom.
___ 10. Ang pili ng pili, natatapat sa bungi. One
who is choosy ends up with the least attractive
choice.
IV. Assignment